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A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~James Dent
Invitation to join our Board of Directors
W.P. Puppet Theatre Society, based in Calgary, has been presenting quality puppet theatre, school workshops and adult conferences both locally and internationally for over seventeen years.
We welcome creative and interested people, to join our Board of Directors and help us continue our work. Experience in education, social services, the arts or NGO’s is an asset but not a requirement.
We have several exciting initiatives underway including the production of our first big show for several years. The board serves mainly an advisory role with opportunities for hands on work. We meet about every two months.
If you would like to become a volunteer with this wonderful organization please contact:
Erin Schink 475 9449 eschink@hotmail.com or
Wendy Passmore-Godfrey 228 3373 wppuppet@telus.net
Million Puppet Project
In March 2008 Neil Noble Pattinson and Wendy sent puppets to the Million Puppet Project for the 20th UNIMA Congress and World Puppetry Festival.
Check out the web site www.millionpuppets.com
What has W.P. Puppet Theatre been up to this year?
(Highlights of the Annual Report for 2007-08)
Wendy taught “Introduction to Puppetry” Drama 571 at the University of Calgary in Fall 2007 and continued the creation of our new show “Finding My Song: by Bird”.
We also continued work on our education out reach program which will launch in the Fall of 2008.
Wendy presented at the Palliser Teachers Convention, a Reggio Network in-service, a Red Deer school’s professional development day and other adult pd sessions. In the Fall she also built Bunnicula for Centre Stage Theatre Company and created three Owls for Alberta Dance Theatre’s production of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
This year and next year are ‘Creative Years’ so our activities are focused on the new show, outreach program development and adult education.
We thank the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for funding support.
Mermaid Theatre
During August 2008, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada's most celebrated puppet theatre will offer the third annual workshop program called ANIMOTION III. This is a four week puppetry intensive for performers, and will offer the opportunity to train with a company that tours its shows extensively across North America and the world. All are welcome to apply.
WHEN: August 4-29, 2008
WHERE: Windsor, Nova Scotia
COST: $1130 CDN (tax included)
www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca/puppetry/ANIMOTION.pdf
Summer Camp at the Creative Kids Museum at
the TELUS World of Science- Calgary
Puppets Galore
Week long camp for ages 6-9 years
Create and perform with a variety of puppets, costumes and masks. Discover stage painting techniques, practice movement warm-ups, dance, spin stories and much more.
July 7 - 11- July 14 - 18
- July 21 - 25
- Aug 11 - 15
- Aug 18 - 22
Maximum registration: 18 children
Prices
- Non-members: $220.00/week/child
- Members: $198.00/week/child
Call 268-8307 to register. servantheart2005@yahoo.ca
Calgary Animated Object Festival –
Alabaster White Buffalo Sculpture Raffle
The new draw for this gorgeous stone art work is July 4, 2008.
As a spin-off to the Spirit of White Buffalo project, four offenders in Drumheller Institution's Native Brotherhood program carved an impressive alabaster white buffalo sculpture, with a commercial value of $3500. They donated it to CAOS to raffle off. Tickets are $5, cheap!
Proceeds from the ALABASTER WHITE BUFFALO SCULPTURE will support Young Spirit Voices, a drama initiative for urban aboriginal youth in Calgary.
To purchase an Alabaster White Buffalo Sculpture raffle ticket, send $5 to: CAOS, 1030 – 20 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1M6.
For information, contact the office: 266-1503 www.animatedobjects.ca